Huanchaco Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Huanchaco temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 26°C (79°F) in February. In August, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C (70°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in February to 15°C (59°F) in August.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Huanchaco sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 213 mm (8.4 in) of rainfall per year. Huanchaco can be quite wet during March, receiving approximately 44 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation over 5 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (May), you will experience much drier conditions, with 8.9 mm (0.4 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Huanchaco Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 17°C (63°F) in August to 22°C (72°F) in February.

Water temperature over the year

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 86%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 81%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year